The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project for India is to increase tourism‐related benefits for local communities in targeted destinations.
... Exibir mais + The project comprises of four components. The first component, destination planning and governance aims to test new approaches and establish the institutional structures, policies, and coordination mechanisms necessary for bringing together the public and private sectors and local communities for effective destination‐level tourism planning and governance. The second component, tourist products development and management aims to enhance the tourist experience while simultaneously contributing to improving local living conditions and livelihood opportunities by transforming existing tourist attractions into tourist products that incorporate local communities both physically and economically. The third component, support to local economic development aims to improve the linkages of those involved in the productive and creative economies with the tourism value chain in the project target areas by providing advisory, technical assistance, and financing. The fourth component, project management aims to provide the necessary technical, advisory, and financial support for the adequate implementation, management, and coordination of the project using country system.
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The development objective of the Third Regional Development Project for Georgia is to improve infrastructure services and institutional capacity to support the development of tourism-based economy and cultural heritage circuits in the Samtskhe-Javakheti and Mtskheta-Mtianeti regions.
... Exibir mais + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (i) all affected household will be compensated for temporary relocation for three months for temporary loss of residence; (ii) for temporary loss of income, the compensation will be calculated based on the Tax Declaration presented by the business owner; (iii) all affected library staff will receive their due wages; (iv) household living in apartments belongs to III category will receive the transportation compensation amounting to 300 Georgian Lari (GEL); (v) household living in apartments belongs to II or I category will receive the transportation compensation amounting to 300 GEL; (vi) children's library located in the building of the III category compensation will be given out depending on the number of books; (vii) public library located in the building of the I category will transport the books during the implementation stage of the project; and (viii) allowance equivalent to three months of minimum subsistence income for a vulnerable family of five and employment priority in project-related jobs.
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In recent years, the prospects of Kenya’s tourism industry have been clouded by a perfect storm of misfortunes – insecurity, growing global competition, and unsustainable tourism development.
... Exibir mais + It is in this context that the potential and actual contribution of the tourism sector to the country’s development has been questioned, with claims that tourism contributes less to the Kenyan economy than commonly thought. This report is arranged as follows: Chapter 1 identifies linkages with sectors that provide inputs into tourism as well as sectors that benefit from the boost in demand generated by the industry (termed the backward and forward linkages respectively). The results in Chapter 2 indicate that the effects on the economy depend on the cross‐sectoral linkages. Hence, impacts on the economy differ depending on whether they emanate from changes in foreign tourist arrivals, changes in domestic tourist demand, oil price shocks, or foreign exchange shocks. Chapter 3 attempts to explore how long‐term growth and poverty rates are affected with investments in the different segments of the tourism industry. Finally, recognizing that growth in the sector is dependent upon sustainable resource use, Chapter 4 contributes to the analysis of alternative policy strategies by investigating policies for the allocation of water. This is a highly relevant, though much neglected issue as Kenya is amongst the most water scarce countries in Africa and also has a highly water intensive economy (when measured in per capita availability, Kenya is more water scarce than land, and projections suggest the former will get worse faster). The Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model is also used to examine the growth consequences of reallocating water from the highly water‐dependent tourism industry to other sectors of the economy.
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The Multi-Sector Investment Opportunities Analysis (MSIOA) is part of a systematic strategyby the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission (OKACOM) to assist the memberstates in achieving socially just, economically prosperous, and environmentally healthydevelopment of the Cubango-Okavango River Basin (CORB).
... Exibir mais + This is part of an effort to define aSustainable and Equitable Climate Resilient Investment Program among the member states toaddress development challenges within the basin.
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The development objective of Resilient Natural Resources Management for Tourism and Growth Project are to improve natural resources management in priority areas of Southern Tanzania.
... Exibir mais + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (i) park management, ecological monitoring, community outreach programmes, maintaining borders and resources protection or conservation within the park; (ii) electricity generation by using different sources including water, transmission distribution and supply; (iii) issuing road works guidelines, standards and other specifications; (iv) management, regulation and monitoring of civil aviation system and activities in the country; (v) protection and conservation of the cultural and natural resources of the in the WMA area, promote development and investment of tourism within WMA and benefit sharing amongst member villages; and (vi) natural resources conservation and utilization.
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The development objective of the Tourism Development Program for Results Project for Indonesia is to promote private investments and jobs in the tourism sector in selected tourism destinations in Indonesia.
... Exibir mais + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) provide training and assistance to involved agencies implementing the investments in areas where there is indigenous people (IPs) presence in carrying out a free, prior, informed consultations that lead to broad community support; (2) include health and safety in all environmental management plans; (3) provide budgets to support assistance and livelihood restoration activities; (4) provide assistance and facilitation on the collaborative work among involved agencies to effectively prepare and implement the abbreviated land acquisition and resettlement action plan (LARAP); and (5) anticipate potential for social conflict and provide for conflict management in integrated tourism master plans.
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The development objective of the Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector Project for Georgia is to generate employment and increase household incomes for poor and vulnerable communities in the Kakheti and Imereti regions by supporting them to: (i) start and grow micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector, and (ii) implement small works for the conservation and maintenance of cultural heritage sites.
... Exibir mais + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities; mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers; construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors; construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit; During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; if the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approvals/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national legislation; it shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible ‘chance finds’ encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds; all recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities; Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public; and ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public.
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The development objective of the Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector Project for Georgia is to generate employment and increase household incomes for poor and vulnerable communities in the Kakheti and Imereti regions by supporting them to: (i) start and grow micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector, and (ii) implement small works for the conservation and maintenance of cultural heritage sites.
... Exibir mais + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities; mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers; construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors; construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit; During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; if the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approvals/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national legislation; it shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible ‘chance finds’ encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds; all recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities; Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public; and ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public.
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The development objective of the Second Regional Development Project for Georgia is to improve infrastructure services and institutional capacity to support increased contribution of tourism in the local economy of the Imereti region.
... Exibir mais + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) the surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of debris to minimize dust; (2) during operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors, and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; (3) the site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as hay bales and or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in nearby streams and rivers; (4) the records of waste disposal will be maintained as proof for proper management as designed; (5) stored topsoil should be used for reinstatement and landscaping; and (6) traffic management system and staff training, especially for site access and near-site heavy traffic.
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The development objective of the Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector Project for Georgia is to generate employment and increase household incomes for poor and vulnerable communities in the Kakheti and Imereti regions by supporting them to: (i) start and grow micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector, and (ii) implement small works for the conservation and maintenance of cultural heritage sites.
... Exibir mais + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities; mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers; construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors; construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit; During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; if the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approvals/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national legislation; it shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible ‘chance finds’ encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds; all recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities; Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public; and ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public.
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The development objective of the Second Gansu Cultural and Natural Heritage Protection and Development Project for China is to conserve cultural and natural heritage, enhance tourism services and improve community services in selected project sites in Gansu Province.
... Exibir mais + The three project components described below blend investments in sites and communities with capacity building. First component, heritage conservation and tourism services improvement will support carrying out site conservation and protection activities, construction, upgrading and/or rehabilitation of basic infrastructure and services facilities. Second component, community basic services delivery will support construction, upgrading and/or rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, and provision of basic services to the communities in the Project Sites, consisting of, inter alia: (i) improvement of pavement for village access roads; (ii) provision of water supply, wastewater collection and disposal; (iii) solid waste collection and sanitation improvements; (iv) street lighting; (v) construction of a wastewater collection network in Kongtong Scenic Area, a wastewater treatment plant along with a wastewater collection network in Hua’er Songmingyan Scenic Area; and (vi) construction of village classrooms for teaching and practicing local intangible cultural heritage such as local folk songs and performing art. Third component, capacity building, institutional strengthening, and project management support component consists of: i.)Provision of training to selected Project-related staff, scenic area administrators and operators, and residents of local communities in the Project Sites, as appropriate, on inter alia, cultural and natural heritage protection and scenic area management. ii.) Provision of (a) training to residents of local communities in the Project Sites on topics of start-up or expansion of locally-owned and tourism-related small business, business skills for participation in tourism, protection of intangible cultural practices, etc; and (b) technical assistance to local communities for incubating community-level small business associations and cooperatives. iii.) Provision of Project management support and technical assistance on, inter alia: (a) design review; (b) project management, contract monitoring and supervision; (c) construction supervision; (d) project reporting; and (e) independent monitoring of the implementation of environmental and social safeguards; iv.) Carrying out studies on heritage preservation and the culture of local ethnic minorities, as well as on the overall management of scenic sites (including asset management).
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What is commonly called the tourism sector is in fact part of the wholesale and retail trade or commerce sector under the System of National Accounts.
... Exibir mais + However, due to the growing importance of tourism activities, especially for some countries where tourism is a significant contributor to gross domestic product, efforts have been made in recent times to measure their value under a separate satellite account. The tourism sector is highly vulnerable to the effects and impacts of disasters of every kind. This is due to three main reasons: first, the frequent or usual location of tourism assets in vulnerable coastal areas; second, the volatility of tourism demand due to fear or misinformation about the possible consequences of disasters; and third, in view of the seasonality of the high-demand tourism season, a disaster may mean an entire season’s worth of lost income. This paper describes the procedure to assess the effects of a disaster on the tourism sector, using the time-proven methodology originally developed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC) (Handbook for estimating the socio-economic and environmental impact of disasters, 4 volumes, United Nations, 2003), further developed by the World Bank´s Global Facility for Disaster Recovery and Reduction (GFDRR) (Guidance Notes for Damage, Loss and Needs Assessment, 3 volumes, The World Bank, Washington, D.C., 2010), and now expanded and adopted by the Post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA). Application of the methodology enables the assessment of disasters’ economic and social impact on the tourism sector, and the estimation of post-disaster needs for recovery and reconstruction.
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The development objective of the Tourism Sector Development Project for Papua New Guinea is to improve tourism services in targeted destinations.
... Exibir mais + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) affected landowners and affected people will be paid rent on terms negotiated and agreed with them. The land will be returned to respective landowners and affected people after its restoration; (2) displaced persons will be provided compensation for their damaged non-land assets (for example, crops, trees, and structures) on project-affected land; (3) landowners will be provided equivalent size and quality of land, or cash compensation at replacement cost; (4) displaced persons will be given notice to harvest crops and trees before site clearance or removal from required land; (5) displaced persons will be provided compensation at replacement cost without deductions for depreciation or salvaged materials and assistance in finding an alternative site if relevant; (6) vulnerable households will be assessed during social assessment to receive additional or tailored support as required; and (7) affected structures will be restored in consultation with community or the affected community will be provided with cash compensation at replacement value without deductions for any materials salvaged.
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The objective of the Tourism Sector Development Project for Papua New Guinea is to improve tourism services in targeted destinations. The project will leverage opportunities for tourism development in the high-potential provinces of East New Britain and Milne Bay, and target key constraints currently impeding sustainable growth of the sector in these locations.
... Exibir mais + Negative impacts from tourism can arise when visitor use is greater than the environment (or community’s) ability to cope. Natural habitats can become degraded, particularly fragile ecosystems such as coral reefs and geothermal areas. Induced development can overwhelm local communities, deplete natural resources and create conflicts between resource users. Visitors can put a strain on local infrastructure and resources (water supply, energy, sewerage systems, waste management systems), which can force local populations to carry the cost, or compete with visitors for scarce resources. Increases in air, sea and land transport can add to pollution, congestion, noise and the risks to health and safety of host communities. Cultural tourism can be exploitative, encouraging commodification of cultural identity, or changing of traditional ways as craftspeople and artists ‘adapt’ to the market. Cultural clashes can occur when visitors and locals are disrespectful to each other’s cultures, which can lead to conflict, stereotyping and impacts on social wellbeing. Traditional land and resource uses can be compromised through increased visitors, and subsistence activities (such as fisheries) may compete with tourism. Impacts may be experienced by indigenous people, or vulnerable people disproportionately, compared to urban populations or dominant cultural groups in an area, as they may be less resilient to the pressures of development or be left out of decision making. Mitigation measures include: develop codes of practice or management plans for managing natural resources within their carrying capacity (limit visitor numbers, seasonal limits, training for guides and concessionaires, develop ecotourism principles; Provide discharges to land or water in a manner that does not affect human health or ecosystem function (eg. discharge septic tank effluent to land via buried irrigation, at least 100m from water bodies and at least 3m above groundwater level); enclose noisy machinery within buildings and locate as far as possible from sensitive receptors. Provide adequate ventilation and exhausts for odors. Locate facilities away from sensitive receptors; and remove oil, fuel etc. in situ before salvage and return the waste to a recycling or treatment facility. This may require the export of waste, or transport to Port Moresby.
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The objective of the Tourism Sector Development Project for Papua New Guinea is to improve tourism services in targeted destinations. The project will leverage opportunities for tourism development in the high-potential provinces of East New Britain and Milne Bay, and target key constraints currently impeding sustainable growth of the sector in these locations.
... Exibir mais + Negative impacts from tourism can arise when visitor use is greater than the environment (or community’s) ability to cope. Natural habitats can become degraded, particularly fragile ecosystems such as coral reefs and geothermal areas. Induced development can overwhelm local communities, deplete natural resources and create conflicts between resource users. Visitors can put a strain on local infrastructure and resources (water supply, energy, sewerage systems, waste management systems), which can force local populations to carry the cost, or compete with visitors for scarce resources. Increases in air, sea and land transport can add to pollution, congestion, noise and the risks to health and safety of host communities. Cultural tourism can be exploitative, encouraging commodification of cultural identity, or changing of traditional ways as craftspeople and artists ‘adapt’ to the market. Cultural clashes can occur when visitors and locals are disrespectful to each other’s cultures, which can lead to conflict, stereotyping and impacts on social wellbeing. Traditional land and resource uses can be compromised through increased visitors, and subsistence activities (such as fisheries) may compete with tourism. Impacts may be experienced by indigenous people, or vulnerable people disproportionately, compared to urban populations or dominant cultural groups in an area, as they may be less resilient to the pressures of development or be left out of decision making. Mitigation measures include: develop codes of practice or management plans for managing natural resources within their carrying capacity (limit visitor numbers, seasonal limits, training for guides and concessionaires, develop ecotourism principles; Provide discharges to land or water in a manner that does not affect human health or ecosystem function (eg. discharge septic tank effluent to land via buried irrigation, at least 100m from water bodies and at least 3m above groundwater level); enclose noisy machinery within buildings and locate as far as possible from sensitive receptors. Provide adequate ventilation and exhausts for odors. Locate facilities away from sensitive receptors; and remove oil, fuel etc. in situ before salvage and return the waste to a recycling or treatment facility. This may require the export of waste, or transport to Port Moresby.
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The objective of the Tourism Sector Development Project for Papua New Guinea is to improve tourism services in targeted destinations. The project will leverage opportunities for tourism development in the high-potential provinces of East New Britain and Milne Bay, and target key constraints currently impeding sustainable growth of the sector in these locations.
... Exibir mais + Negative impacts from tourism can arise when visitor use is greater than the environment (or community’s) ability to cope. Natural habitats can become degraded, particularly fragile ecosystems such as coral reefs and geothermal areas. Induced development can overwhelm local communities, deplete natural resources and create conflicts between resource users. Visitors can put a strain on local infrastructure and resources (water supply, energy, sewerage systems, waste management systems), which can force local populations to carry the cost, or compete with visitors for scarce resources. Increases in air, sea and land transport can add to pollution, congestion, noise and the risks to health and safety of host communities. Cultural tourism can be exploitative, encouraging commodification of cultural identity, or changing of traditional ways as craftspeople and artists ‘adapt’ to the market. Cultural clashes can occur when visitors and locals are disrespectful to each other’s cultures, which can lead to conflict, stereotyping and impacts on social wellbeing. Traditional land and resource uses can be compromised through increased visitors, and subsistence activities (such as fisheries) may compete with tourism. Impacts may be experienced by indigenous people, or vulnerable people disproportionately, compared to urban populations or dominant cultural groups in an area, as they may be less resilient to the pressures of development or be left out of decision making. Mitigation measures include: develop codes of practice or management plans for managing natural resources within their carrying capacity (limit visitor numbers, seasonal limits, training for guides and concessionaires, develop ecotourism principles; Provide discharges to land or water in a manner that does not affect human health or ecosystem function (eg. discharge septic tank effluent to land via buried irrigation, at least 100m from water bodies and at least 3m above groundwater level); enclose noisy machinery within buildings and locate as far as possible from sensitive receptors. Provide adequate ventilation and exhausts for odors. Locate facilities away from sensitive receptors; and remove oil, fuel etc. in situ before salvage and return the waste to a recycling or treatment facility. This may require the export of waste, or transport to Port Moresby.
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